According to the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, an Atlanta man was arrested Wednesday, May 17 after being caught with nearly $66,000 in stolen checks.
According to Clayton County Jail records, Marquavious Shanard Williams, 30, of 1039 Dimock St., Apt. A, Atlanta, is charged with theft by receiving stolen property, identity fraud, third degree forgery, and fourth degree forgery.
The CCSO said he is also wanted by the Atlanta Police Department for probation violation for aggravated assault, possession of MDMA, and possession of a firearm.
According to the CCSO, members of the Elite Blackhawk Squad saw a male driving while operating his cell phone and smoking what appeared to be a marijuana cigar.
Authorities conducted a traffic stop and because of the odor of marijuana, the vehicle was searched.
During the search, officers found a plastic FedEx package containing 54 checks — all from the New York area. The total amount was $65,902.01.
Members of the Blackhawk Squad were able to contact one victim and she said that she did not know the offender nor how he obtained her check that she had written.
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